May 9, 2026 9:33 AM
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani appointed next Chief of Defence Staff
The Government on Saturday appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. He will take charge after the present CDS, General Anil Chauhan, completes his tenure on May 30, 2026. Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, who is currently serving as Military Adviser in the National Security Council Secretariat since September 2025, brings with him over 40 years of rich experience across comman...